SML
Stella Maris
Bahamas
14,783 km
9,186 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
14,783 km
9,186 mi / 7,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Nassau
Heading
349°
north northwest

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SML SZX
Airport Name Stella Maris Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SML SZX
ICAO Code MYLS ZGSZ
City Stella Maris Shenzhen
Country Bahamas China
Timezone America/Nassau Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 10 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 23.580000, -75.270000 22.640000, 113.810000

Stella Maris (SML) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stella Maris Airport (SML) in Stella Maris, Bahamas to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 14,783 kilometers (9,186 miles / 7,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Bahamas with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Stella Maris, it's 00:55 in Shenzhen. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Stella Maris (SML) follows a heading of 11° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Stella Maris Airport (SML) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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